Name: Caitlin Kee

Date: May 202

Title of Lesson: Plot Yoursel

Mathematics Applied Design, Skills, and

Grade Level: 7 7
Big Idea(s): Linear relations can be represented
in many connected ways to identify
regularities and make
generalizations
Curricular Develop, demonstrate, and apply
Competencies: mathematical understanding
through play, inquiry, and problem
solvin
Technologies
Complex tasks may require multiple
tools and technologies
Select, and as needed learn about,
appropriate tools and technologies
to extend their capability to
complete a task

Represent mathematical ideas in

concrete, pictorial, and symbolic
forms.
Curriculum Cartesian coordinates and graphing Visual representations of problems
Content: and data

Purpose: Identify and plot points in the four quadrants of the Cartesian Plane using
integral ordered pairs
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 Description of This lesson is a chance to apply a little creativity (design of your initials)
Activity: while demonstrating that points can be both identi ed from and plotted onto
a graph correctly.

Materials: pencil, student handouts, ruler, coloured pencils

Share Learning Goal: mirror on smart tv/student handout, clarifying the goal
of “identifying points and plotting ordered pairs on a Cartesian plane.”

Warm-up or review of concepts: oral review to set the lesson... “points are
always identi ed using the ordered pairs (x,y) quadrants are numbered 1 to
4….



Intro: Consider an interesting way to draw your initials in large, clear block
letters. In this task, we will plot those shapes and identify the points on a
Cartesian Plane. You will swap papers with a partner and see if you can
each recreate the others’ initials exactly.

Establish Criteria for success: discussed and clari ed with students. 


The grade 7 class this lesson was tested on came up with the following:
You will know you fully understand the concept when you: Have clear, well-
labelled initials that ll most of the Plane, Identify the ordered pairs using
(x,y) ordered pairs, Can graph your partner's initials accurately, Our two
sets of initials match each other

Activity with many levels of entry introduced and practiced: largely review of
previous orienting work to identify points on a graph and plot ordered pairs;
mirrored demo, students as teacher/demo upfront. Work in pencil rst! Use
a ruler! Demo block letters. Shade letters in lightly.



Part 1: sketch/draw your initials onto the “Plot Yourself” plane, then label the
points(A, B, C...) and then list the points using ordered pairs on the
“Ordered Pairs for My Initials” sheet

Activity continued: Teacher checks work at this point... then..

Part 2: review your work, check that ordered pairs are accurate, and ensure
that any required Instructions are included for your partner to accurately
complete your initials (i.e. the center of a capital R... (“point M not joined to
point N..”)



Part 3: Find a partner and trade the “Ordered Pairs for My Initials” sheet.
Using their pairs, plot their initials on your “Plot Your Partner” sheet (reverse
side of the “Plot Yourself”). Try to work independently; only seek clari cation
if absolutely required. 




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 Assessment For the re ection, please assess yourself and your peers based on the
Methods: criteria and learning intentions. Write it down on the back of the "Ordered
Pairs for My Initials" sheet. Compare your work with theirs and identify
areas that need improvement, errors or better description. As a ticket out
the door, re ect on the learning intention by answering questions like: Why
is it vital to begin at the origin? How does knowing that points are always
ordered as (x, y) help? And why is it necessary to use a ruler when
connecting points?


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Plot Yourself! Name _______________

Task:

• On the Cartesian Coordinate Plane below, draw your initials in large, appealing, unique letters
that cover most of the space.

• List the labelled points according to the standard (x,y) practice on the “Ordered Pairs for My
Initials” sheet, including important Instructions on the back.

• Exchange points with a partner and see if you can recreate each other’s original letter
formation on the back of your page.

Learning Intention: I can identify and plot points on a Cartesian Plane using the standard (x,y)
ordered pairs.

 Plot Your Partner!

Using the labelled pairs your partner provided, plot his or her initials on the Cartesian plane
below. Then you will switch and see how close you can get to the original creation.

Criteria I will know that I can work on a Coordinate Plane when:

• I have clear, well-labelled initials that ll most of the Plane

• I have Identi ed the points of my initials using the correct (x,y) ordered pairs

• I can graph my partner's initials accurately

• Our 2 sets of initials match each other (except for colour)

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 • Self and/or Peer Assessment:

• I will be con dent in my ability to work on a Coordinate Plane when:

• My initials are clearly labelled and ll up most of the Plane

• The points of my initials are identi ed using the correct (x,y) ordered pairs

• I can accurately graph my partner's initials

• Our two sets of initials match each other (except for the colour)

• Instructions: Please follow these tips carefully to ensure your initials are properly designed.

• For example, please avoid joining Point H to Point I.

• Self and/or Peer Assessment:

• I will be con dent in my ability to work on a Coordinate Plane when:

• My initials are clearly labelled and ll up most of the Plane

• The points of my initials are identi ed using the correct (x,y) ordered pairs

• I can accurately graph my partner's initials

• Our two sets of initials match each other (except for the colour)

• Instructions: Please follow these tips carefully to ensure your initials are properly designed.

• For example, please avoid joining Point H to Point I.

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